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The current census data shows currently nearly 2,300 vehicles pass over the crossing every day.

The rail line will also be closed on Sunday, May 6 and 13, with a replacement bus service put in place between Cambridge and Letchworth Garden City.

The location of the Shepreth level crossing (Image: Google)

All London to Cambridge service will start and terminate at Letchworth Garden City with a train shuttle service also operating between Cambridge and Kings Lynn. Passengers should check before they travel at www.nationalrail.co.uk.

The project will see the current half barriers replaced with full barriers, and new CCTV cameras installed.

What to do at a full barrier level crossing

Network Rail has issued the following advice for motorists at the new-look crossing:

Be prepared to stop at the crossing

Understand the warnings (lights, barriers, alarms)

If the warnings activate, stop - unless it’s unsafe to do so

Remain stationary until all the warnings stop

Check that the exit is clear before driving across

Meliha Duymaz, Network Rail’s route managing director for Anglia, said: “This is a key upgrade which will make this busy level crossing safer as part of our Railway Upgrade Plan.

“I’d like to thank motorists and passengers for their patience while we carry out this important work.”